LSMD

The Leinster School of Music and Drama

Our Courses

Certificate in Preparing the Performer

Preparing the Performer focuses on the importance of the voice & body in drama. With a practical, theoretical and reflective focus on mime, dance & mask.

Higher Diploma in Arts in Drama Education

This drama course is designed for the contemporary practitioner in drama education, whether you are interested in teaching in a school or running a practice or studio.

Certificate in Professional Practice

Professional Practice engages learners in codes of best practice concerning safeguarding children, and their health and safety while incorporating a framework for managing a business in arts education.

Certificate in The Creative Process

The Creative Process introduces learners to the craft of directing, using Improvisation, storytelling, text, and technique. With practical, theoretical and reflective processes this course enables learners to

Certificate in Drama Education (45 Credits)

Students on this programme take four subjects from the Higher Diploma in Arts in Drama Education, allowing them to concentrate on acquiring a specific teaching skills.

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Certificate in Drama Performance (20 Credits)

Students on this programme take two performance modules from the Higher Diploma in Arts in Drama Education, allowing them to concentrate on developing their performance skills.

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Why Study with The Leinster School of Music & Drama

After 120 years after our founding, The LSMD remains Ireland's largest independent music and drama academy, offering examinations both nationally and internationally. 

The LSMD is also Ireland's only institution offering QQI-validated Drama Education programmes. 

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Why Study with The Leinster School of Music & Drama

The teaching staff are active performers and industry professionals, boasting deep experience across music, theatre, voice and movement. Flexible delivery (evenings, weekends, stage-based pacing) supports part-time study for professionals

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Why Study with The Leinster School of Music & Drama

Regular showcases, including an annual end-of-year event, allow students to gain valuable stage experience. Our Alumni have performed at national and international levels, whether that be at the National Concert Hall, or touring the globe with opera and orchestral companies. Students have access to a 600-seat concert hall, a drama library with decades of curated texts, and performance spaces on campus.

We carry out examinations in 4 disciplines

Our commitment to providing support and flexibility to music and drama teachers resonates through the dedicated educators who entrust their student's preparation for our grade examinations to us.
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Individual Lessons

We offer music and drama tuition for all ages and abilities.

We provide 1-to-1 weekly classes between 30 to 60 minutes duration over a 30-week period, from 9am to 9pm daily. Lessons are tailored to the individual needs and abilities of each student

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